1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R39 RDC
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 186,152 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
R39 RDC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2021
- 186,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R39 RDC Mileage History
- 14/09/200581,681 mi
- 14/09/200581,681 mi
- 25/08/200686,719 mi+5,038 mi
- 01/09/200796,904 mi+10,185 mi
- 06/09/2008104,500 mi+7,596 mi
- 09/09/2008104,502 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/2009112,000 mi+7,498 mi
- 26/08/2009112,000 mi
- 03/09/2010119,250 mi+7,250 mi
- 06/09/2010119,326 mi+76 mi
- 21/04/2012121,791 mi+2,465 mi
- 02/05/2014123,772 mi+1,981 mi
- 01/05/2015127,278 mi+3,506 mi
- 30/04/2016144,093 mi+16,815 mi
- 30/04/2016144,093 mi
- 28/04/2017157,619 mi+13,526 mi
- 01/05/2018168,010 mi+10,391 mi
- 29/04/2019180,254 mi+12,244 mi
- 02/11/2020185,357 mi+5,103 mi
- 05/08/2021186,152 mi+795 mi
Average of roughly 6,574 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R39 RDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R39 RDC) between September 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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